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COTutu    3

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Upcoming RNY

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COTutu    3

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Having my RNY June 19th. Can't even shower I am so afraid.


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Tarver11    21

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Deep breathing and positive visualization, try and focus on all the reasons why your doing this.


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instead of being scared, think of all the happy stuff like all the cute little clothes, the energy you will have, take less medications, love mirrors again, and my favorite.... Clothes shopping. Relax and enjoy your journey.

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I think it is the complication risk that scares me. I had another (not related) simple procedure years ago that left me with irreversible nerve damage. It was one of the risks that was listed among the 1001 others. You always think "oh, that won't happen" but it did to me. 12 years of chronic pain later, I really read the possibilities.

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Darla J    7

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9 Days from surgery went to do my Pre Registration and the insurance didn't have the surgery code Fingers crossed and lots of prayers that it is straighten out by Monday afternoon. So close now don't want to have them postpone on me now. Kmalmonte Lots of Prayers

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I think it is the complication risk that scares me. I had another (not related) simple procedure years ago that left me with irreversible nerve damage. It was one of the risks that was listed among the 1001 others. You always think "oh, that won't happen" but it did to me. 12 years of chronic pain later, I really read the possibilities.


I'm so sorry you went thru that :(

As you're well aware, there are risks with every procedure. But try to focus on the rewards you'll get from this one!!

Good luck! I hope you have a smooth and speedy recovery! ️

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I think it is the complication risk that scares me. I had another (not related) simple procedure years ago that left me with irreversible nerve damage. It was one of the risks that was listed among the 1001 others. You always think "oh, that won't happen" but it did to me. 12 years of chronic pain later, I really read the possibilities.

I can understand your feelings. I am scheduled for surgery July 17 and I am anxious & happy. But my happiness is outweighing me being anxious. Kind of weird to have them at the same time. I had two surgeries on my feet in the past and risks were discussed & I understood them. Unfortunately, surgery wasnt successful so I will have to have another surgery next year. I have chronic pain too. I can accept that because I understood the risk & possible outcome. So, with the gastric bypass surgery I have a good understanding of the risks and to always check in with my doctor if I encounter any problems and or if something is not right. My surgeon Dr Joyce is such a great surgeon. I trust him. It really helps when you and your surgeon can bond. You trust him and he trusts you to call him when there is a problem. This is a big decision and it will get us on a healthier pathway. Choosing to be healthy is always a good thing. The thoughts I have about being healthy outweighs the risks or complications that may happen. God is good God give us strength

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COTutu    3

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I think it is the complication risk that scares me. I had another (not related) simple procedure years ago that left me with irreversible nerve damage. It was one of the risks that was listed among the 1001 others. You always think "oh, that won't happen" but it did to me. 12 years of chronic pain later, I really read the possibilities.

12 hours ago, BgR72 said:


I can understand your feelings. I am scheduled for surgery July 17 and I am anxious & happy. But my happiness is outweighing me being anxious. Kind of weird to have them at the same time. I had two surgeries on my feet in the past and risks were discussed & I understood them. Unfortunately, surgery wasnt successful so I will have to have another surgery next year. I have chronic pain too. I can accept that because I understood the risk & possible outcome. So, with the gastric bypass surgery I have a good understanding of the risks and to always check in with my doctor if I encounter any problems and or if something is not right. My surgeon Dr Joyce is such a great surgeon. I trust him. It really helps when you and your surgeon can bond. You trust him and he trusts you to call him when there is a problem. This is a big decision and it will get us on a healthier pathway. Choosing to be healthy is always a good thing. The thoughts I have about being healthy outweighs the risks or complications that may happen. God is good God give us strength

Thank you so much for your reply. It really helped. God bless you and your upcoming life change. Am trying to get thru the clear liquid diet now and think that my hunger is overshadowing my fear! 21 hours to go 😀

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BgR72    113

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I think it is the complication risk that scares me. I had another (not related) simple procedure years ago that left me with irreversible nerve damage. It was one of the risks that was listed among the 1001 others. You always think "oh, that won't happen" but it did to me. 12 years of chronic pain later, I really read the possibilities.
Thank you so much for your reply. It really helped. God bless you and your upcoming life change. Am trying to get thru the clear liquid diet now and think that my hunger is overshadowing my fear! 21 hours to go [emoji3]

God bless you! You keep giving us updates. We are all here to help you. You got this. Lord, I come to you in Jesus name and I ask that you give strength to my new friend before during and after surgery. Protect her& guide her surgeon. In Jesus name amen.

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2 hours ago, patroche said:


I am also going in tomorrow. Good luck and keep in touch.

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WOW! Three of us! Good luck to all of us..lets keep in touch and God bless!

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4 hours ago, BgR72 said:


God bless you! You keep giving us updates. We are all here to help you. You got this. Lord, I come to you in Jesus name and I ask that you give strength to my new friend before during and after surgery. Protect her& guide her surgeon. In Jesus name amen.

You are such an angel. Will be there for you when it's your turn. In the meantime, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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BgR72    113

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You are such an angel. Will be there for you when it's your turn. In the meantime, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Thank you dear
Get some sound sleep tonight. Keep us posted

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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